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下手

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 下手.

Dictionary

Entry

下手ヘタNoun~な Adj.Freq #2048
1

unskillful; poor; awkward

Examples
彼はイギリス生まれだが、英語がとても下手である。
He comes from England, but is very poor at English.
2

imprudent; untactful

Examples
下手な動き方をしない様に気をつけなさい。
Take care not to make a foolish move.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

3 strokesFrequency 97JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

したしももとさ.げるさ.がるくだ.るくだ.りくだ.す-くだ.すくだ.さるお.ろすお.りる

Nanori

さかしと

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

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